MOSCOW. – Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received congratulations from the President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, president’s press service informs Armenian News-NEWS.am.

“From the bottom of my heart I congratulate you and friendly Armenian nation on the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.

Your country has registered a significant success in economy and social sphere, strengthened the reputation in the international arena. We gladly state that good-neighborly relations between Armenia and Russia having deep roots were strengthened in a new mode.

We currently develop cooperation in various spheres. We disclose new prospective of partnership with joint efforts in trade-economy, investments and humanitarian sphere.

I believe that your visit to Russia scheduled in October will give a serious stimulus to further our cooperation.

I am sure that effective political dialogue, which coordinates work within the integration structure of CIS, corresponds to the long-termed interests of both nations. They play also an important role in dynamic development of bilateral relations and strengthening security and stability in the Southern Caucasus,” Medvedev’s congratulation message reads.